Description
🏦 Banknote Overview
Country: Afghanistan
Issuer: Bank of Afghanistan
Denomination: 10 Afghanis
Year: 1977
Catalog Reference: Pick #47c
Condition (Graded): Choice Uncirculated 64 (very high quality, almost perfect)
🎨 Front (Obverse) Design
Key Elements:
Portrait (Left):
Features Mohammad Daoud Khan
Former President of Afghanistan (1973–1978)
Language:
Written mainly in Dari (Persian script)
Central Design:
Detailed Afghan national emblem with eagle and mosque
Decorative geometric and floral patterns
Serial Number:
Printed in black (visible on right side and lower left)
Example: 46 K 1364348
Denomination:
“10 Afghanis” clearly shown on the right
🏛️ Back (Reverse) Design
4
Key Elements:
Typically shows:
Historic Afghan architecture or monument
Intricate linework and traditional patterns
Text includes denomination in both Dari and English
🔐 Security Features
Watermark: Visible when held to light (usually portrait or emblem)
Fine line engraving: Prevents easy counterfeiting
Detailed patterns: Micro-style geometric designs
No modern features (no hologram or security thread – older style note)
📏 Physical Characteristics
Material: Paper
Color Palette:
Green, brown, pastel tones with slight multicolor gradient
Size: Standard small banknote format (approx. 140–150 mm width)
💰 Collector Value (Approximate)
Because of condition (Choice UNC 64):
💵 Around $20 – $60 USD depending on market demand
Higher if perfectly centered or rare serials
⭐ Interesting Facts
Issued shortly before political instability in Afghanistan (late 1970s)
Features one of Afghanistan’s last presidential portraits before major regime changes
Popular among collectors of Middle Eastern / Asian historical currency